News Briefs (Jan. 13, 2015)No driver’s tests Wednesday No driver’s tests will be given on Wednesday at the Hughes Community Center in Russellville. For more information, contact the Arkansas State Police Headquarters, Troop J, at (479) 754-3096. Dover Chamber Awards Banquet The 36th annual Dover Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Dover School Cafetorium located at the Fine Arts Building. Tickets are available by calling Sandra D...

News Briefs (Jan. 11, 2015)Single Parent Scholarship Fund applications The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pope and Yell County is accepting applications for the spring semester until Thursday. If you are a single parent or know of a single parent living in Pope or Yell County and want to attend college but need some financial assistance, call (479) 970-8800 or go to www.pycspsf.org for more information. Pope County Retired Teachers meeting The Pope County Retired Tea...

News Briefs (Jan. 10, 2015)Arkansas Valley Chapter OES meeting The Arkansas Valley Chapter of the Order Of The Eastern Star will meet on Monday. The meeting for installation will begin at 5 p.m., and a dinner will begin at 6. The normal meeting will begin after the dinner. Tri-Peaks Tourism Association meeting The Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Tourism Association will conduct its monthly open meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center ...

News Briefs (Jan. 8, 2015)Meet and greet coach Dawson tonight The Russellville Athletic Department will host a meet and greet for Russellville High School head football coach Billy Dawson at 7 p.m. tonight in the Russellville High School Cafeteria. In addition, the public is invited to meet his wife Karen, son, Luke and daughter, Rachel. RHS After Prom Organizational meeting The Russellville High School After Prom will conduct an organizational meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday...

News Briefs (Jan. 7, 2015)American Legion Jamboree Thursday American Legion Jamboree will kick off the year with the Arkansas Country Express at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hut across from the depot. The band features Jack George, Pud Maggard, David Bocksnic, Bill Rowlette and Bobby Maggard. Cattlemen’s Association to meet Thursday The Pope County Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Russellville First Assembly of God fellowship hall f...

News Briefs (Jan. 6, 2015)City Council meetings tonight The Russellville City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. tonight in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall for three meetings. A Finance meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by an Agenda Preparation meeting. A special called City Council meeting will be held directly following the Agenda Preparation meeting and will include discussion of 2015 ED Special Funds, agreement for services with the Arka...

News Briefs (Jan. 4, 2015)ARVAC Home Energy Assistance Program ARVAC Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open Wednesday. The heating program is a one-time payment based on family income and household size. Households or individuals must have proof of income for the previous month for all adults over 18 years of age of the household and a copy of their heating bill. Persons in Yell County (Dardanelle) wishing to apply should visit the ARVAC offi...

News Briefs (Jan. 3, 2015)Meet and greet Coach Dawson The Russellville Athletic Department will host a meet and greet for Russellville High School head football coach Billy Dawson at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Russellville High School Cafeteria. In addition, the public is invited to meet his wife Karen, son Luke and daughter Rachel. Arts Center announces art exhibit River Valley Arts Center has announced the works of Jessica Stevens as its January featured art exhibit. Jes...

News Briefs (Jan. 2, 2015)Kidney Smart Class at library Jan. 8 The Pope County Library System is partnering with DaVita River Valley Dialysis to promote kidney disease awareness with the Kidney Smart class, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 in Heritage Hall. The class, which is free, will be taught by Janet Scott, BSN PD RN certified kidney educator. Scott will discuss causes of kidney disease, different stages of kidney disease and health tips. Ligh...

News Briefs (Jan. 1, 2015)Red Barn will not open Friday The Red Barn will not open for singing Friday due to inclement weather. Home Energy Assistance Program ARVAC has announced Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open Wednesday. The heating program is a one-time payment that is based on family income and household size. Households or individuals must have proof of income for the previous month for all adults over 18 years of age of the househ...

News Briefs (Dec. 31, 2014)Courthouse to be closed Thursday The Pope County Courthouse and county offices, except for emergency type services, will be closed Thursday in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Williams Family Jamboree tonight The Williams Family Jamboree will hold a New Year’s Eve singing from 8 p.m. to midnight tonight. The event will feature a potluck dinner, and those coming are asked to bring a covered dish or finger food. The jamboree is held 2 1/2 m...

News Briefs (Dec. 28, 2014)Special called City Council meeting A special called City Council meeting to organize the City Council Rules and Regulations for 2015 will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the City Council Chambers. For more information, call (479) 968-1002. Library accepting Food for Fines The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library is conducting the program “Food for Fines.” The library will accept nonperishable food items through Wednesday. Donated items will...

News Briefs (Dec. 27, 2014)Blood Institute Blood Drive Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center and Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Donors will be entered in a drawing to win a seven-day Caribbean cruise for two. Arkansas Blood Institute is a nonprofit blood center that provides every drop of blood that is needed for patients in 21 hospitals throughout western and south central Arkansas. Donations can be ma...

News Briefs (Dec. 26, 2014)Library accepting Food for Fines The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library is holding the program “Food for Fines.” The library will accept nonperishable food items through Wednesday. Donated items will be delivered to Sharing and Caring food pantry for distribution. The library will waive fines when three items have been donated. For more information, call the library at (479) 229-4418. Blood Drive at Dardanelle Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab ...

News Briefs (Dec. 24, 2014)The Courier to be closed Christmas The Courier offices will be closing at noon today and will be closed all day Thursday. A newspaper will not be published on Thursday. For more information, call 968-5252. No Nuclear One testing today The siren warning system associated with Arkansas Nuclear One will not be tested today. The sirens will be available to notify the population in the event of an emergency. The system is not tested during times wh...

News Briefs (Dec. 23, 2014)The Courier to be closed Christmas Day The Courier offices will be closing at noon on Wednesday (Christmas Eve) and will be closed all day Thursday (Christmas Day). A newspaper will not be published on Christmas Day. For more information, call (479) 968-5252. No Nuclear One warning testing Wednesday The siren warning system associated with Arkansas Nuclear One will not be tested Wednesday. The sirens will be available to notify the population ...

News Briefs (Dec. 21, 2014)Offices closing for Christmas The Pope County Courthouse and county offices, except for emergency type services, will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. City of Russellville offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday for the Christmas holiday and Thursday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. The Hughes Community Center will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard...

News Briefs (Dec. 20, 2014)Commission meeting Tuesday Pope County Election Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the West Main Donuts, located at 3415 W. Main St. in Russellville. Commissioners will appoint workers for the Jan. 13, 2015, Special Primary Election for State Senate District 16. 15th annual No Name 5K Jan. 17 The 15th annual No Name 5K will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at 1009 W. Main St. in Danville. Packet pick up will be at 2 p.m....

News Briefs (Dec. 19, 2014)Eagles Children’s Christmas Party Eagles Aerie 3928 in Russellville will host a Children’s Christmas Party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature games, prizes and food. Eagles is located at 3016 E. 16th St. For more information, call (479) 967-6164. Driver’s testing schedule Arkansas State Police has announced the following dates no driver’s testing will be held at the Hughes Center in Russellville. They are: Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31...